Despite being only one of two guests, the staff were completely attentive and very friendly. As the owner of a surf camp myself, this gets a full 5-star rating. Can't beat the vicinity to the beach, the price of accomodations (they have a full range: from surfer-style affordability to private-room a/c), and, I must again mention the great staff. Very... More

Wow,this place is rad!! Had the priviledge to hang and surf with these great and friendly people at Rio surf and stay!! I did not stay at the hostel,but took a taxi from my hotel in the mornings to surf and hang. The staff at surf and stay were super friendly and offered me a delicious breakfast while i waited... More

We spent 10 days at Rio surf and stay and we had really great time there. I have read the reviews before I booked, and I was little afraid about the negative things I read. I was searching a lot for accomodation and surf rental in Rio on reasonable price, close to the spots and they had far the best... More

I will not have a bad word said about this place! Yes I didn't realise how far it was from Rio de Janeiro... BUT - it turned out even better than I expected. It's so homely, safe, friendly and relaxing! I'm from one of the busiest cities in the world, London! I didn't get to see Carnival at all in... More

the only risk is to want to stay (all your life)!!! let me tell you if you've planned to stay only 2 or 3 days it's really not enough!!!! I'm French and decided to take surf lessons here for two weeks and it was still not enough, you get addicted to this bohemian life and the kindness and professionalism of... More

I stayed 4 nights in the hostel and i had the best time ever. Surf classes were amazing. I can recommend the intensive surf course, it was awsome!!!thanks to Leo, Felipe and Suzan....best time ever!!!

I stayed at the surf n stay for 16 days and I loved every minute of it. It's located by some great and not very crowded beaches, the nearest one is just a five minute walk from the hostel. The atmosphere is amazing not at least thanks to the wonderful staff in the reception and the surf instructors. If you... More

Unfortunately we got extremely sun burnt on our first day so we had to spend the remaining two days out of the sun which meant we couldn't go surfing and that said theres nothing else to do in Macumba area. We were meant to camp but they had a problem with the rain and the grounds for camping but I... More

Positives: Excellent location for surfing, close to best and most consistent spots. Friendly staff, enthused about surf and super helpful, laid-back. Good breakfast and free wireless internet that worked nicely when I was there. Unbeatable price. Sunday morning was quiet and peaceful. Negatives: One hour taxi ride from airports or south Rio (Ipanema, Lagoa, Gavea) where the fun and best... More